''Animal Instinct'' is the title of the 1993 début release by instrumental rock guitarist
Gary Hoey
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Early life and early career
Hoey was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. At fourteen, ...
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. His band at the time consisted of a few notable names of 1980s hard rock, including ex-
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bassist
Tony Franklin, keyboardist
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Frankie Banali
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Track listing
*All songs written by Gary Hoey, except where noted.
#Mass Hysteria 3:40
#Animal Instinct 3:56
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Hocus Pocus
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Hocus Pocus, Hokus Pokus, or variants may also refer to:
Books
* Hocus Pocus (novel), ''Hocus Pocus'' (novel), a 1990 novel ...
(
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Van Leer) 3:55
#Bert's Lounge 4:57
#Texas Son 3:56
#Deep South Cafe (Hoey, Lori Weinhouse) 4:39
#Motown Fever 3:01
#Fade To Blue (Hoey, Weinhouse) 5:52
#Drive 4:04
#Jamie 2:20
Personnel
*Jamie Kaplan: Vocal
*
Gary Hoey
Gary Hoey (born August 23, 1960) is an American hard rock and latterly blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has recorded over 20 albums.
Early life and early career
Hoey was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. At fourteen, ...
: Acoustic & Electric Guitars
*
Claude Schnell
Claude Schnell (born May 17, 1955) is an American keyboardist who has been a member of the bands Magic, Rough Cutt, Dio (band), Dio, and Last in Line.
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in France, when he was six years old his ...
: Keyboards
*
Tony Franklin: Bass
*
Frankie Banali
Francesco Felice Banali (November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020) was an American rock drummer, most widely known for his work with heavy metal band Quiet Riot. His signature tone and iconic drum intros first became famous on their album ''Meta ...
: Drums, Percussion
References
1993 debut albums
Gary Hoey albums
Warner Records albums
Reprise Records albums
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